Adjust your mindset : approach recalculation with a positive attitude -- and a little less Instagram -- Forge your new path : prepare for recalculation by clarifying your goals, assessing your strengths and educational credentials, better managing your time and energy -- Your career story : clarify your personal brand and "soft" and "hard" skills, and communicate your story through your résumé, cover letters, LinkedIn, and other social media -- Networking in the "new normal" : tap the power of relationships by building, maintaining, and leveraging your contacts both in person and virtually -- Ace the job search : build your expertise in 21st century job hunting, from job boards to employer research to virtual interviewing to embracing imperfect pancakes -- Turn any job into a great job : transform any job into an opportunity to build your skills, network, self-awareness, and future opportunities -- Move on and move up : meet real life recalculators who have put the lessons of this book into action.
Summary:
Today's work environment is rapidly changing. COVID-19 merely accelerated career and hiring trends that have been building across all industries for professionals at all levels. Pollak guides readers through the changes currently happening-- and those to come. From building a resilient personal brand to reskilling for the future, she provides strategic, actional advice that will help you prepare for the future. -- adapted from back cover.
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